NZ Drum & Dance Camp 2019

Join us and share the wonderful spirit, music and culture of West Africa on our inaugural weekend NZ Drum & Dance Camp.

Renowned West African music specialist Simon Fraser (Melbourne) is heading back to NZ and is joined by Djembefola Boubcar Gaye (Senegal/ Melb), Accomplished Hamilton based Drummer Nathan Bregmen, and dancer extraordinaire Monica Evans.

We'll bring you inspirational teaching and vibes plus:
- Djembe and dunun classes for all levels
- High energy dance classes
- BIG communal Sunday night African Dinner (book early for this)
- All in Jams and spontaneous Melodic infusions
- Serene location surrounded by lush rolling hills

Bringing back the much loved format of multiple teachers and multiple learning groups, this camp will cater to drummers of all levels, assuring that everyone gets the most out of their time with our fantastic line up of teachers

Simon:
Simon has been drumming his heart out all his life! He’s been studying, performing, recording and teaching across the world since the 1990’s & founded Melbourne-based African Drumming in 1997
Over 25 African tours & experiences with myriad African ensembles have opened his heart to the subtleties and intensities of West African music.
Simon’s percussive skills and knowledge of all forms of traditional West African music are highly respected, while his education programs have brought drumming to thousands of people from all walks of life.
His passion and knowledge translate to his teaching where he focuses on dexterity, groove, honouring tradition and having fun.

Boubcar:
Bouba first laid his hands on a drum in Senegal at the budding age of 14. Inspired by the musical mentors around him he became a member of the prominent Mama Afrika.
Bouba’s skills and passion grew quickly and soon he was also a member of the renowned Foret Sacre Ballet.
In 1997 Bouba ventured to Europe and then onto Japan where he established himself as a leading African percussionist.
Based in Melbourne, Bouba is now a regular and respected figure on the International performance and teaching circuit and loves his annual role at Bali Drum Camp.
With an energy and peace of mind that resonates from deep within – Bouba speaks a thousand words with his drum.

Nathan: Recently back from a 2 month study tour of West Africa, Nathan Bregmen has been playing drums for over 20 years, and has been studying African drumming for around 10 years.
Captured by the ability of African drumming to build community and bring people together playing music in a short space of time, the African Drum has quickly become Nathan's instrument of choice.
His light-hearted but attentive teaching style has quickly made him a favourite with many students around the country.

Monica Evans: Monica is a dancer, musician and creative facilitator, with a passion for getting people moving, connecting and celebrating through rhythm and movement!
She's been studying African-Inspired Dance for eleven years, and now runs her own community dance organisation NIKA Dance (www.nikadance.co.nz).
She lives in Whaingaroa/Raglan, and loves finding new ways to move and be moved!

Venue: Narrows Park Christian Camp, 442 Airport Rd, Hamilton (07) 843 6862

Family packages are available on request.
Drum Hire $10.
Sun night Communal African dinner cooked by Bouba $10 (book early).